Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

We are looking for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist who will be a part of an inter-disciplinary professional team delivering exceptional assessment and treatment for patients with chronic and acute cardiopulmonary illness.

Summary:

This position assumes responsibility for caring for and completing tasks that contribute to high quality, safety and effective care. This position will execute protocols, administer respiratory therapies, and educate patients and families about conditions and treatments.

Employee Benefits Package:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $100/month company contribution to an HSA account
• Daily Pay Option
• 401K
• Employer paid life insurance 1x annual salary
• Paid Time Off & Flexibility
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Personal Day Benefit
• Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and assesses patients respiratory needs to make recommendations.
• Delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy.
• Monitors, records and communicates patients condition and response to stimuli.
• Provides patient education for disease, medications and treatment.
• Providing therapeutic, diagnostic and respiratory services.
• Ensuring the efficient delivery of respiratory services.
• Continually evaluating the effectiveness of therapies given to patients.
• Knowledge and experience with ventilation (invasive and noninvasive), airway management and spirometry, endotracheal intubation/ extubating, oxygen assessment, required.

Qualifications:

• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist and RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support
• Evidence of sound organizational, problem solving and prioritization skills with ability to work well in a skilled nursing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as an effective team member.
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellent customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, management, and other members of the community and public.

Equal Opportunity Workplace:

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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